There is no passion to be found playing small - in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.

Out of intense complexities intense simplicities emerge.

You have to make the rules, not follow them.

It's the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting.

I believe that if you show people the problems and you show them the solutions they will be moved to act.

Question with boldness even the existence of God; because, if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason than that of blindfolded fear.

Fantasy is an exercise bicycle for the mind. It might not take you anywhere, but it tones up the muscles that can. Of course, I could be wrong.

My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style

People don't realize how a man's whole life can be changed by one book.

Never tell all you know-not even to the person you know best.

A lot of legends, a lot of people, have come before me. But this is my time.

A man should look for what is, and not what he thinks should be.

Be the change that you wish to see in the world.

Some people don't like change, but you need to embrace change if the alternative is disaster.

Most people live and die with their music still unplayed. They never dare to try.

With realization of one's own potential and self-confidence in one's ability, one can build a better world.

The greatest accomplishment is not in never falling, but in rising again after you fall.

I just couldn't take school seriously: I had this guitar neck with four frets which I kept hidden under the desk. It had strings on it so I would practice my chord shapes under the desk and that's about all I did at school.

A liar will not be believed even when he speaks the truth.

You can't live a perfect day until you do something for someone who will never be able to repay you.

When I'm inspired, I get excited because I can't wait to see what I'll come up with next.